Page-12 of Current Affairs - October, 2022

What is Sprut-SDM1 light amphibious tank?

October 18, 2022

Russia is set to demonstrate its Sprut-SDM1 light amphibious tank during the Indian Army’s upcoming tender for light tanks. Key facts Sprut-SDM1, equipped with a 125 mm tank gun, is the only light amphibious tank of its class to have ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 18, 2022

October 18, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 18, 2022 INDIA – Number of poor people in India fell by 415 mn between 2005-06 and 2019-21: UN – India has the largest number of poor people worldwide (228.9 ..

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India’s first indigenously-made aluminium freight train rake

October 18, 2022

The Indian Railways recently flagged off the first indigenously-made aluminium goods train rake in Odisha. Key facts The aluminium goods train was jointly developed by Besco Limited Wagon Division and aluminium major Hindalco. It is developed based on the designs ..

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October 17: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

October 17, 2022

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on October 17 every year. Key facts International Day for the Eradication of Poverty seeks to raise global awareness about the problem of poverty and its role in the violation of ..

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Public Affairs Index 2022

October 17, 2022

The Bengaluru-based Public Affairs Centre (PAC) recently released the seventh edition of the Public Affairs Index (PAI 2022). Key findings The PAI 2022, which assesses the delivery of economic, political, and social justice in the states, recognized Haryana as the ..

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90th General Assembly of Interpol

October 17, 2022

India is set to host the 90th General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) from October 18 to 21 this year in New Delhi. Key facts The General Assembly is Interpol’s apex governing body having representatives from all ..

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What is NHAI InvIT?

October 17, 2022

Union Minister of Transport and Highways announced recently that National Highways Infra Trust (NHAI InvIT) bonds will provide a return of 8.05 per cent each year. Key facts The National Highways Infra Trust (NHAI InvIT) is an infrastructure investment trust ..

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What are Digital banking units?

October 17, 2022

75 digital banking units were inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on October 16, 2022. Key facts In the Union Budget 2022-23, the Indian Government announced the setting up of 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) in 75 districts across India by ..

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